Postharvest Technology
Grading
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Chrysanthemums are graded based on the stem length, flower appearance, number of flowers, stem straightness, colour and freshness of flowers.
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Standard chrysanthemum is graded into Blue, Red, Green and Yellow, whereas spray types are graded into Gold, Silver and Bronze based on the quality parameters.
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In Dutch market, spray chrysanthemums are graded into extra grade and shorter grade.
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The lower leaves are stripped off up to 15-20 cm and bundled in units of 5 stems and secured with a rubber band.
Packing
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Most often standard chrysanthemum are placed in sleeves and packed in display boxes measuring 91 x 43 x 15cm.
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They are placed in the boxes according to the grades.
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For bulk packing of the spray chrysanthemums, 10, 15 or 20 stems are placed in sleeves according to the grades.
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Six sleeves, three at each end, are generally packed in each box, measuring 80 x 50 x 23cm.
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Last modified: Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 9:31 AM